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Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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Melt first 2 ingredients together in a 9 inch square cake pan by putting the pan with the ingredients into the oven as it is preheating.
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While the ingredients are melting, mix the next 4 ingredients together and then mix them into the melted butter and honey.
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Lay apple slices in the syrup to completely cover the bottom of the cake pan in an attractive way.
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(You may need more than one apple if you use a small one).
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Fill a 1-cup measuring cup with pitted dates, but don't pack the dates into the cup.
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With the dates in the cup, fill the cup with water, then pour both dates and water into a blender.
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Add 1/2 cup more water into the blender.
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Now blend until it forms a smooth, thick paste.
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Add the 1/4 cup butter or margarine and blend until totally whipped in.
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Put the blender mixture into a mixing bowl and add the last 5 dry ingredients.
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Mix just long enough to thoroughly blend in all the dry ingredients.
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Pour this batter on top of apple slices and spread evenly in the cake pan.
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Bake at 350F (180C) F for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
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When done, remove from oven and immediately turn the cake pan upside down to empty out onto a serving platter.
